SPI Supplies - MSDS Safety - Carbon and Graphite Rods
SPI Supplies Division
Structure Probe, Inc.
P.O. Box 656 West Chester, PA 19381-0656 USA
Phone: 1-(610)-436-5400 Fax: 1-(610)-436-5755
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Manufacturer's CAGE: 1P573
Material Safety Data Sheet
SPI # 01679-BA; 01679-FA; 01680-BA; 01680-FA; 01681-BA; 01681-FA; 01682-BA; 01682FA; 01685-BA; 01685-FA; 1685T-BA; 1685T-FA; 1686T-BA; 1686T-FA; 01686-BA; 01686-FA;
01688-BA; 01688-FA; 1688T-BA; 1688T-FA graphite rods.
Section 1: Identification
Date Effective...........
January 8, 2009
(most recent revision)
Chemical family..........
Graphite/Carbon
CAS #....................
7782-42-5
Emergencies
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Product or Trade Name....
Graphite (Sometimes incorrectly called "carbon")
Emergency Overview:
Contains no ingredients now known to be hazardous by OSHA.
The normal sharpening of the rod, whether being done in a carbon rod
sharpener
or honeing with a razor blade,
is suspected of generating small amounts of possibly respirable fibers.
We believe that such sharpening should be done in a ventilated hood facility.
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Section 2 Composition
Name
CAS #
Graphite
7782-42-5
Approximate Weight %
>99.99%
No hazardous components as defined by OSHA.
313 Listed Chemicals
If none are listed here, there are no 313 chemicals present above
threshold values.
NFPA (Scale 0-4):
Not known
Section 3: Hazard Identification
Potential Health Effects:
Eye:
Dust may cause eye irritation
Skin Contact:
Skin
Dust may cause skin irritation.
Absorption:
Not expected to be a major route of entry.
Ingestion:
Not known
Inhalation:
Small graphite fibers or dust are suspected as being possible
inhalation hazards. However, in this product, fibers have never
been detected, only dust particles.
Chronic effects:
Carcinogenicty:
A review of the literature does not show obvious long
term hazard.
No component known to be present in this product and is
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at > 0.1% is presently listed as a carcinogen by IARC
or OSHA unless other wise noted.
Routes of exposure:
Inhalation
Permissible exposure:
3
15 MCCPF OSHA TWA, 10 mg/m
ACGIH TWA (Total Dust)
CIRCLA Hazard Ratings:
Toxicity:
1
Ingnitgability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Persistence:
3
Toxicological Information:
Graphite causes benign pneumoconiosis (graphitosis). Symptoms of
pneumoconiosis from graphite exposure are dypsnea, coughing, black sputum,
bronchitis, ventricular hypertropy and impairment of pulmonary function.
X-rays will show progressive nodulation of the lungs. The theshold limit
value was set in conformity with the limit for free crystalline silica,
which may be present in graphite.
Incompatibilies:
Strong oxidizers,fluorine, peroxides
Route of entry: Inhalation, Skin or eye contact.
Target organs: Lungs, Cardiovascular system.
Symptoms:
Coughing, forceful expiration. Dyspnea, difficulty in breathing.
Black sputum, black colored expectorate. Bronchitis, inflamed bronchial
mucous membranes, pulmonary fibrosis, fibrous tissue involving lungs.
Pneumoconiosis, degenerative respiratory disease.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of
flowing water for at least 15 minutes, retracting eye lids often.
Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be
worn when working with this product.
Skin:
Wash skin thoroughly with mild soap and water.
water for 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
Flush with luke warm
If large amounts of the dust are inhaled, move the exposed
person to fresh air at once. If symptoms persist contact
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physician.
Ingestion:
Not known
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability classification:
Flash Point/Method:
Not classified.
Not known, but very high!
Auto-Ignition Temperature:
Flammable Limits:
Lower:
Upper:
Extinguishing Media:
Not determined
Not applicable
Not applicable
Non-burning
Special Conditions to Avoid:
None known
Hazardous products of Combustion:
Unusual Fire Hazards:
None known
None known
Firefighting procedures/instructions:
Treat the surrounding fire; this product is non-burning.
Properties that could increase fire or explosion hazard:
None known.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
This product is not subject to "accidental release" in the form of
normal use.
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Section 7: Handling and Storage
Storage and handling:
Store in the containers in which the product is shipped, tightly sealed.
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eye/Face Protection:
ANSI 87.1 approved safety glasses with side shield when sharpening these
rods, either with razor blade or carbon rod sharpener or plain wood file.
Welder's goggles must be used when these rods are used for vacuum evaporation.
Skin Protection:
No particular protection needed when handling this material on an
occasional basis.
Respiratory Protection:
For the occasional breaking of a rod, which might require "scoring"
the surface to get a clean break, protection is not needed. But if some
large number of rods was going to be broken in this way then such an
operation should be done in a chemical fume hood with exhaust.
Other:
None known
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Black rods, with possibly "greasy" feel
Color: Black
pH: Not applicable
Odor: None
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not available
Boiling Point/Range: >3000° C
Melting Point/Range: Not available
Specific Gravity: 2 to 2.5 g/cc
Solubility in water: None
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Softening Point: Not determined
Molecular Formula: Not known
Molecular Weight: 12.01
%Volatile by Volume: Not determined
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1):
Viscosity: Not available
Bulk Density: Not determined
Not available
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Reactivity:
The product is stable under normal use conditions.
This material is not reactive.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources; avoid heating above
290° C (554° F)
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):
Strong oxidizers, fluorine, peroxides
Hazardous Products of Decomposition:
None known
Reactions with Air and Water:
None known
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Eye Effects:
Dust from this material may cause eye irritation.
Skin Effects, Contact:
Concentrate may cause skin irritation
Skin Effects, Absorption:
No absorption or acute effects expected.
mild irritation of the skin.
Acute Oral Effects (Ingestion):
However the dust might cause some
None known
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Acute Inhalation Effects:
None known.
Chronic Effects:
A review of the literature does not show obvious long term hazard.
Carcinogenicity:
No component known to be present in this product at > 0.1% is presently
listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA unless otherwise noted in
Section 16.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Exotoxicity:
No ecological information is available for this product.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
US EPA Hazardous Waste Numbers:
This product as purchased does not fall under current US EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) RCRA definitions of hazardous
waste. Under RCRA it is the generator's responsibility to determine
the status of the waste at the time of its disposal.
General Disposal Considerations:
All recovered material should be packaged, transported and disposed of
(or reclaimed) using good engineering practices. Disposal method must
be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding
health, air and water pollution.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity:
This product does not contain any CERCLA
regulated materials.
Section 14: Transport Information
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Proper Shipping Name:
DOT Hazard Class:
UN/NA ID:
Non-Regulated
Not Regulated
Packing Group:
Labels:
Not Regulated
Not Applicable
Not Regulated
Marine Pollutant:
DOT Status:
No information
Not Regulated
Section 15: Regulatory Information
All components of this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control
Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) Chemical Inventory. This
product is not a HAZMAT as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communications
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This product is not a "controlled product"
as defined by the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System (WHMIS).
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
SARA 311/312
Acute: No
Chronic: No
Fire: No
Reactivity: No
Sudden release of pressure:
Not listed anywhere.
No
SARA Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
product.
No "313 chemicals" contained in this
California Prop. 65:
Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer
products into the State of California to provide a warning statement
if the product contains ingredients for which the State has found to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If this product
contains an ingredient listed by the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity, it will be listed below:
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No ingredients, present at concentrations > 0.1%, have been found that
are presently listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act (CEPA) provisional domestic substances list (DSL).
Section 16: Other Information
Disclaimer of Liability:
Caution! Do not use SPI Supplies products or materials in applications
involving implantation within the body; direct or indirect contact with
the blood pathway; contact with bone, tissue, tissue fluid, or blood; or
prolonged contact with mucous membranes. Products offered by SPI Supplies
are not designed or manufactured for use in implantation in the human body
or in contact with internal body fluids or tissues. SPI Supplies will not
provide to customers making devices for such applications any notice,
certification, or information necessary for such medical device use required
by US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulation or any other statute.
SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no representation, promise,
express warranty or implied warranty concerning the suitability of these
materials for use in implantation in the human body or in contact with
internal body tissues of fluids.
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obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as
product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different
properties.
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